Syllabus Focus

  • Configure power supply, motherboard, system devices, BIOS, I/O devices and UPS.
  • CRT, LCD, LED and Plasma display devices.
  • BNC, RJ45, HDMI and associated cables.
  • Troubleshooting keyboard, mouse, printer, scanner and speaker.
  • Connectivity troubleshooting: cables and network.
  • Windows/Linux installation and troubleshooting.
  • Device drivers, application programs, system restore and data backup.

Standard definitions

Motherboard

Standard definition: A motherboard is the main printed circuit board that connects and allows communication among CPU, memory, storage, expansion cards and peripheral devices.

Simple meaning: Computer का मुख्य parts जोड्ने मुख्य board।

BIOS/UEFI

Standard definition: BIOS or UEFI is firmware that initializes hardware during booting and provides runtime services for the operating system.

Simple meaning: Computer सुरु हुँदा hardware check गरेर OS load गर्न सहयोग गर्ने firmware।

UPS

Standard definition: An uninterruptible power supply is a backup power device that provides temporary power and protection during power failure or fluctuation.

Simple meaning: बत्ती गए पनि केही समय computer चलाउन र voltage problem बाट बचाउन प्रयोग हुने device।

Device Driver

Standard definition: A device driver is system software that allows the operating system to communicate with and control a hardware device.

Simple meaning: Printer, scanner, sound card जस्ता hardware OS ले चलाउन चाहिने software।

Troubleshooting

Standard definition: Troubleshooting is a systematic process of identifying, diagnosing and resolving hardware, software or network problems.

Simple meaning: Problem कहाँ छ भनेर चरणबद्ध रूपमा पत्ता लगाएर समाधान गर्ने प्रक्रिया।

Backup

Standard definition: A backup is a copy of data stored separately so it can be restored after loss, corruption or system failure.

Simple meaning: Data हराए/बिग्रिए फेरि ल्याउन राखिएको copy।

Power Supply Unit

Standard definition: A power supply unit converts electrical power from the source into regulated power required by internal computer components.

Simple meaning: Computer parts लाई चाहिने voltage/power दिने unit।

I/O Device

Standard definition: An input/output device is hardware used to send data to a computer, receive data from a computer or perform both functions.

Simple meaning: Data पठाउने वा result लिने device।

Connector

Standard definition: A connector is a physical interface used to join cables, devices or components for data, audio, video or power transmission.

Simple meaning: Cable/device जोड्ने physical port वा plug।

Display Device

Standard definition: A display device is output hardware that visually presents information generated by a computer.

Simple meaning: Computer को visual output देखाउने device, जस्तै monitor।